From Bethesda Magazine: Antique replicas to add a vintage vibe to your home

New ways to add old pieces

By Carolyn Weber

April 18, 2026 3:00 p.m. | Updated: April 15, 2026 11:41 a.m.

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If you’d like to add an antique piece to your home, but don’t have time for treasure hunting, refinishing or refurbishing, check out these convincing reproductions

Smooth Move

Marble-top furniture pieces from every era are sought for their classic appeal, elegance and function. The Scarlett marble writing desk is made of kiln-dried acacia wood and topped with Banswara marble, is 39 inches wide and features turned legs and a wide single drawer. $899 at Pottery Barn, 4750 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 301-654-1598, potterybarn.com

Go With the Glow

Antique light fixtures are in demand, but often need to be rewired for safe installation and use. The sculptural Weiss pendant is made by artisans who blow milk glass into a wire frame to create three tiers of bubbles. It’s dimmable and adjustable for multiple ceiling heights. $1,199 at Crate & Barrel, 4820 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 202-364-6100, crateandbarrel.com

Quilt Trip

Textiles are coveted pieces of Americana and always in demand, especially as the cottagecore trend persists. This floral cotton quilt, a collaboration with children’s clothing brand Pink Chicken, has nostalgic charm, with horizontal stitching, appliqués and piping. It comes in twin and full/queen sizes. $209 or $239 at West Elm, 951 Rose Ave., #104 (Pike & Rose), North Bethesda, 301-230-7630, westelm.com

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Right Turns

Wooden spool bed frames (also called spindle, bobbin or Jenny Lind beds) have lathe-turned details. They’re always popular, but not always easy to find intact. The Webster bed features the classic design in three sizes, with or without a footboard. It’s made of solid poplar and available in earth, white and sunbleached pine (shown) finishes. $1,998 to $3,298 at Serena & Lily, 7121 Bethesda Lane (Bethesda Row), Bethesda, 240-531-1839, serenaandlily.com

Lettuce Entertain

Perfect for spring, the iconic Cabbage dinnerware was originally designed in the 1880s in Portugal. The collectible, hand-painted earthenware from Bordallo Pinheiro is still in production today, and this new set of four 10½-inch dinner plates comes in classic green or playful pink. $196 at Williams Sonoma, 4824 Bethesda Ave. (Bethesda Row), Bethesda, 301-718-3071, williams-sonoma.com

Through the Looking Glass

A vintage-style mirror adds character to any space, especially a bedroom or bathroom. The art deco-inspired Perla metal mirror has soft lines, with glass that appears to float in the frame. It measures 34 inches high by 22 inches wide and is available in a gold or silver finish. $365 at Anthropologie, 4801 Bethesda Ave. (Bethesda Row), Bethesda, 240-345-9413, anthropologie.com 

This appears in the March/April 2026 issue of Bethesda Magazine.

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